Guwahati, March 25 -- Neeraj Pandey's web series, "Khakee: The Bengal Chapter," currently streaming on OTT platforms, is facing severe criticism for allegedly using the melody of the beloved Assamese song "O Moina Kon Bidhatai Sajile" without proper attribution.

The song "Moina," featured in the series' fourth episode, bears a striking resemblance to the classic track from the 1969 Assamese blockbuster "Dr. Bezbarua," directed by Brajen Barua.

The web series does not indicate whether permission was obtained for the melody's use, raising serious concerns about potential unauthorized appropriation. Film critic Utpal Datta has strongly condemned the alleged plagiarism, demanding that the creators acknowledge the original source.

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